Consolidation run 1 🥵

[Peter44]

So, I was very naughty today, and ran for 40 mins, and got to 5k!

Unexpected day of work, my elderly mum (91) was taken into hospital yesterday, after falling over, 2nd time this week, but this time has a leg fracture, which isnt great at her age! Anyway, i was half expecting a phone call, from the hospital, while out running, cant see her, because of covid 😡, got to 30 mins, ditched laura today, used strava, and nike app, then just kept going, i'd done 35 mins on graduatiin run, getting to 4k, so thought, why not!

I know the programme says build up slowly, which i will do, from now on, stick to 30 mins, for a few weeks, but at least i know i've done it, and with what's going on at the moment, you never know what's round the corner, which unfortunatly, i know too well! 😥

[Maurs12 Graduate]

Well done - it’s great to realise that you can ditch Laura and still keep on running - you get to feel like a proper grown-up! I hope your mum is OK.

[Peter44 Graduate in reply to Maurs12]

Thank you 😀

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Well done on your first 5K,

That's exactly what I did on my first consolidation run and also around the same time ! 😁👍

[Dix74 Graduate]

Well done Peter . Good on ya . Big jump up from 4K to 5k . Put your feet up you’ve earned it ,

[Hidden]

Peter, so sorry to hear about your mom. 😢 It's so hard when those we love experience the pains of aging.

Awesome that you could run that far and long! But yea...be careful, that's how I ended up with bad shin splints 5 years ago when I got to 5 miles waaaayyyy to fast. I haven't run since, until this morning that is.

[Peter44 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for that, yes it's sad seeing someone, who used to be so active, with her life, like I said, 2 falls in 5 days, not good!

Yep, defo will stick to 30 mins runs for now, and wont worry about distance!

Good luck with your running re-start!

[Jericho2332 Graduate]

Sorry to hear about your mum, it's awful at best of times but 10x worse now with all covid restrictions in place.

Massive well done on the 5k though, shows great determination to keep running for 40 mins (I too did it today and it frankly hurt! 😂) I'm on CR6 and should probably have stopped at 35 minutes.

Hope things get better at home 👍🏻

[Peter44 Graduate in reply to Jericho2332]

Thanks, yes, my 40 mins, towards the end, was hard work, prob too much, too soon, for me! 🥵

[Buddhagal Graduate]

Sorry to hear about your Mum, gosh she's having a rough time....difficult times for you both! Well done though on your 5k you must feel fabulous 😁😁👏👏👏. As you say you can reign back on your runs to 30 mins now. Congratulations 👍👍🙋🙋

[GailXrunning Graduate]

Definitely a bit transgressive there, Peter. Steady on! You’re making me giddy. I’m amazed you could face anything strenuous given things, let alone start hopscotching over your training targets.

Very best wishes for your mum’s recovery.

[Peter44 Graduate in reply to GailXrunning]

Thanks, probably having stuff on my mind, might have actualy helped with the run! 🤔

[Bambi2020 Graduate]

Sound like you’ve had a day of 2 halves- a good run with increased distance but then tinged with worry because of your mum’s fall. You did well on the run- that’s what I did, took it slow to try the 5k then I’ve gone back to the 30 mins for the 2 weekly runs then tried the 5k again at the weekend cos I felt up to it by the end of the 30mins but not going mad for speed. Let’s hope your mum is healed and home very soon .

[Peter44 Graduate in reply to Bambi2020]

Thank you, running wise, it's quite nice to a bit more free, to try a few things, after the c25k programme, even though it works so well, but will defo keep it to 30 mins, this week, anyway!

[shuffleido Graduate]

Sorry to hear about your mum and you're definitely right about not knowing what tomorrow will bring. Well done on you're first CS run and reaching 5K.

[Peter44 Graduate in reply to shuffleido]

Thanks, and hope your last 2 runs are good! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️